Saturday, November 29, 2014

Check out simple yet effective home remedies to cure common cold, cough, fever, earache, congestion in small kids easily without having any side effects.

Every season has their merits and demerits and small kids always become sick with each turn and twist of season. Slight increase in heat or drop of temperature causes several health issues to your kids like a tummy ache or a stuffy nose. All these health issues can effect your kid’s steady growth. It might affect negatively on your kid’s health on long term if you go for high dose prescription frequently. Simple home remedy can easily handle any kind of routine health problems in small kids. Ingredients used for simple home remedies are easily available in our home like ginger, vinegar, baking soda, dry nuts, dates etc. Check out simple yet effective home remedies to keep your kids healthy.

Honey and lemon juice: With small rise or fall into the temperature, many kids have cold and cough. Mixture of lemon and honey helps to resolve the viral infection of cold and cough. Lemon dries up congestion and honey soothes. As per the recent studies, one spoon of honey eased kid’s cough much better than cough medicine. Do not use this remedy for kid under one year because honey is not safe for them.

Cayenne Pepper: It is a special spice that has power to clot blood. So, whenever your kid’s nose bleeds, keep head of your child upright and pinch his nostrils together for 1-2 minutes. Take one moistened cotton swab and sprinkle little ground cayenne pepper. Dab it inside the nose of your kid on area that bleeds. It will stop bleeding to resolve the nosebleed problem.

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Are you a fan of Jamba Juice Smoothies? Check out Jamba Juice Smoothies Menu and their health benefits.
Nothing can beat the joy of drinking a cold, fruity smoothie on a blazingly hot summer day. And when it comes to healthy smoothies and juices, Jamba Juice is the only name that comes in our mind. Jamba Juice is famous for its nourishing, enjoyable and refreshing smoothies that come in seven different varieties: classic, whole food nutrition, all fruit, fit 'n fruitful, fruit & veggie, functional and creamy treats. Jamba Juice menu not only includes fresh and delicious smoothies but also fresh juices, kids meal, tasty bites, energy bowls, hot tea and boosts. Let’s learn more about Jamba Juice smoothies and their health benefits.

Many of the Jamba Juice smoothies have a large amount of sugar. So if you are calorie conscious or fitness freak, then you can go for light version “Make-It-Light smoothies” that have fewer calories, sugars and carbohydrates. You are allowed to customize your smoothie by swapping sugary ingredients such as the frozen yogurt for plain yogurt.

Customers can even add a boost to their smoothie by blending in a boost of their choice. You can ask for different types of boosts: Greek Yogurt, Kale, Chia Seeds, Quaker Whole Grain, 3g (Guarana, Ginseng, And Green Tea) Charger, Antioxidant, Daily Vitamin, Energy, C & Zinc, Lean Advantage, Soy Protein and Whey Protein.

Monday, November 17, 2014

Find out what causes jaundice in newborns, and what can you do to prevent/treat this condition that make the baby’s skin and eyes appear yellow.

Parents of newborns often get panicked when they find their baby has been diagnosed with jaundice. But actually there is nothing to worry about as nearly all newborns are jaundiced to some extent. In most cases, it will get better on its own within 1-2 weeks without causing any problems. Jaundice has even been found to have some protective benefits for newborns. Like for example, it protects the infant from harmful effects of oxygen free radicals. Still, you should not ignore jaundice completely, as in some severe cases, close monitoring and treatment is needed to prevent the condition from causing harm to the newborn. Read on to get some helpful information about neonatal jaundice, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment.

What causes Jaundice in Newborns?

Jaundice is caused due to high level of bilirubin in the blood, which is a yellow pigment that’s produced when the body breaks down red blood cells. So what causes elevated biliburin levels in the blood of newborns?

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Besides coloring hair, mehndi (henna) is widely used to treat various diseases from ancient time for its antiseptic, antibacterial and cooling properties.

Mehndi or henna has special cooling, antiviral, antimycotic, antiparasitic and antibacterial properties which make it one of the special flowering plant widely used for different purpose. Botanical name of henna is “lawsonia inermis” and it contains special red-orange pigment agent known as lawsone or hennotannic acid. Beautifying properties of henna is used from the ancient time, but it also acts as a super ingredient to treat different health problems without any side effects. Various tribes and groups use henna (Mehndi) for various purposes: royal family in Persia used it as a body scrub while in Buddhism religion, it is used as a symbol of success & victory during religious rituals. Henna has laxative, expectorant, diuretic, tonic, anthelmintic properties to cure different health issues. Have a look at the surprising health benefits of Mehndi that you might have not known before.

Mouth ulcers: Mehndi has cooling and soothing effects that’s why it is used to cure mouth ulcers. Soak 50 grams of mehndi leaves of powder into the 500 ml of water overnight. In the morning strain the water and gargle with henna water to get relief from the mouth ulcer.

Boils: Boil mehndi powder in water and wash boil with it to get rid of itchiness.

Cracks, Cuts, Wounds, and Injuries: If you have cracked heels, soar cuts or wounds, you can go for simple herbal henna remedy to get soothing effect instantly. Simply make paste of henna leaves or dry henna powder and apply it on affected area. Wash it off after paste become dry.

Dandruff: From ancient times, henna paste is used as a natural hair conditioning product. It is also best product to treat every hair related problem. If you have dandruff then, prepare paste of henna leaves and apply it in scalp and hair. Wash off after a while and repeat procedure once in a week to get rid of the dandruff naturally.

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Want to be successful in life? If yes, then just adopt these 10 good habits that will bring you success in life.

Being successful does not depend on good luck or family heritage. These things surely make it a little easier, but none of them are needed for success. In fact, success totally relies on your hard work and good habits. Good habits are the only thing that differentiates successful people from unsuccessful people. About 95% of your behavior is determined by your habits. Successful people have lots of good habits which are the foundation and the source of success. So, you must try to adoptgood habits for becoming successful in your life.

Good Habits for Success in Life

1. Take Care of Health

Exercise regularly and eat right to stay physically fit and energetic throughout the day. 10 minutes of meditation in a peaceful place or light exercise will not only makes you healthy but also helps to manage stress & anxiety. Whereas eating a balanced and healthy diet avoids health issues.

2. Reading

Make reading a routine of your daily life. Reading a newspaper or a book every single day expands your imagination and improves your knowledge, expertise, vocabulary, & words usage. Reading books even change the way you think or respond to a situation.

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

The festive season is in full swing so here are some ways that help you to save money on beauty expenses this Christmas.

The festive season is just around the corner knocking at our doors, so it’s time for celebrations, decorations, bonding with friends & family and buying lots of stuffs. It’s also that time of year when the expenses spiral out of control. In fact, Christmas is among the biggest expenses of the year. Cutting costs wherever possible is the best way to stay within budget. This Christmas, you can look more beautiful without spending a fortune. Here are some money-saving tips for your Christmas Beauty Expenses.

Ways to save on Christmas Beauty Expenses

Beauty School

Instead of paying high prices at normal salon, try beauty schools for your makeup, haircuts, manicures, facial, spa, etc. and have quality work done at a great price. Beauty schools charge up to 50% less than the salon, as the services they offer are part of their student’s training. Other benefits of getting services done at a Beauty School are student works under the watchful eye of experts and use the latest techniques.

Saturday, November 8, 2014

The European Union has proposed new limit for arsenic allowed in rice products - 200 ppb for adults and 100 ppb for children and babies.

A recent research has revealed that more than half (58%) of Britain’s popular rice products contain potentially dangerous traces of arsenic. This even includes several baby products like Organix First Organic Wholegrain Baby Rice and Boots Baby organic rice cakes. Although health watchdogs insist that the intake of small quantities of arsenic does not pose any immediate health risks to humans, some medical experts strongly believe that exposure to arsenic over a prolonged period can harm child development and can even lead to cancer or heart disease in later life.

Basically, two types of arsenic are found in food: organic and inorganic. The inorganic arsenic is more harmful and it is believed to cause cancer when consumed in high quantities. Various studies have shown that rice typically contains around 10 times more inorganic arsenic than many other foods.

Thursday, November 6, 2014

The month of yummy nutritious food is going on. Yup, as everyone knows, harvest season is ended so this is the time of year when the delicious nutritious foods are ready. Hence we can say that, November is a gifted month for us. Not only pies, turkey and stuffing can take center stage as the winter months are around the corner, but also a plenty of nutrient-rich seasonal veggies and fruits. It is the reason why Thanksgiving contain cornucopia as one of its symbols. Cornucopia is a symbol for abundance and nourishment which is made up of a large horn-shaped container overflowing with fruits, nuts, veggies, flowers, other edibles, or wealth in some form. Take a look of November superfoods described below that you can gobble up.

Nuts

Nuts are found in great quantity, and a little amount can help you to control your hunger pang before you head out to the holiday party.

Nuts contain healthy, monounsaturated fats & omega-3 fatty acids which help to decrease the risk of heart disease, and they are also cholesterol-free. Nuts also contain chromium to ensure proper insulin function, magnesium to maintain bone structure, manganese to protect against free radicals and zinc for wound healing and growth. All the nuts contain an important antioxidant vitamin E in good amount.

You can add a few nuts into your salad or enjoy a handful of nut as a swift snack every day or every other day.

Fresh and nutritious food increases and nourishes the beauty of the body as well as life longevity. It also helps to reduce many of the disease. Generally, at every stage of life, women are more concerned about their beauty of the face and hair. With the increasing age, wrinkles also start to appear on face; we called it aging. It reduces beauty as well as memory. There is also possibility of increasing heart attack and osteoporosis. But if you have a healthy life style, then you can stay away from all these disease. Healthy life style means regular exercise, enough nutritious food, and enough sleep. The excess use of food which is more oily and more caloric is harmful for the health. You can reduce the chances of wrinkles by staying away from the oily food. Add whole grain such as brown rice, whole wheat, oats etc. in the daily food as well as increase the use of fresh fruits and vegetables. Reduce the more use of salt and sugar because it is very harmful and has caused many disease. Besides this, use the following food in plentiful quantity to maintain health in winter.

Lips - the most sensitive part of the human body. Are your lips soft and smooth all time? Maybe not ….right!!! They have fewer oil glands than other parts of body so they get dry very soon and are cracked easily; it is very painful in some cases. Mainly this problem arises in the winter season so lips require more care. Normally, you protect your hands with gloves or hair with funny hats but you forget to protect your lips every time. Healthy and soft lips add beauty to your face and attract others. So why don’t you nourish them and keep healthy by considering some simple, natural and cheap methods that will definitely help you to get rid of cracked lips and keep them moist all the time in winter. But…remember one thing that whatever you apply on your lips like lipstick, moisturizer, lip gloss or lip balm; you are eating and it is harmful one or other way. So, keep your Lips beautiful and Soft in winter with the help of natural tips.

Hydration

First of all make sure that you drink plenty of pure and filtered water; at least eight to ten glasses a day so your body is well hydrated as well as eat more & more fruits because they are high in moisture content. The other way to keep your lips hydrated is; take 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of baking soda, and 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil. Mix baking soda and honey, and apply it on the lips for a few minutes and gently rub your lips to remove the dead skin. Lastly, apply the olive oil on the lips for moisturizing.

Fight against irritating winter cough naturally with various easy to use home remedies of ginger, honey, lemon, clove, cardamom, etc.

Coughing is one of the usual health problems that make you feel irritating and lezzy. Cough is nothing but your body’s immunity system, which reacts to make your throat wet with the help of mucus. But when concentration of mucus increases, it makes your nasal passage congested. Coughing becomes worse in the night time and disturbs your daily routine. There are some of the home remedies that will treat your cough naturally in winter to give you relief from it. Here, we are giving you some of the most useful tricks to get rid of irritating cough in winter.

When autumn ends and winter begins, millions of people fall prey to flu as their body fails to adjust with the seasonal changes. Obviously it's not the weather that makes them sick, but bacteria and their weak immune system makes them sick. Generally, seasonal flu begins from October and ends on May but its peak period is from January to March. As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 5% to 20% of the US population gets affected by the seasonal flu every year. Nearly 200,000 people are hospitalized and about 3,000 - 49,000 people die because of flu. You can easily protect yourself and your loved ones from flu during season change by following these simple tips.

Seasonal flu is a respiratory disease that is highly contagious, which means it spreads from person to person. It is caused by the influenza viruses (A, B and C) and spreads through the air via coughs, sneezes or talks or by touching the infected surfaces or object. Old people, kids and people suffering from chronic health conditions are at high risk of developing flu. Coughing, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, fever, headache, fatigue and chills are the common symptoms of seasonal flu. You should not confuse between common cold and flu as both are different. Normally, common cold is milder than flu. Most of the patients get well and return to their work in 3 to 4 days.

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Don't know benefits about white carrot for your health? Learn about white carrot and find out its surprising health benefits.

Many of us believe that carrots come only in orange color. But fact is that the crunchy vegetable superstars are available in a range of colors such as red, purple, white, and yellow. Each color has different nutrients and its own unique health benefits. Today we will learn about white carrots which are grown in India, Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan. Take a look at surprising health benefits of white carrots.

White carrots are tasty with mild-sweet taste and a good crispy crunch. They taste almost similar to the orange variety but they are slightly sweeter. White carrots are white in color due to lack of pigment. The white carrots are least healthy compared to other carrot varieties. However, they are loaded with health stimulating substances, natural bioactive compounds, nutrients and dietary fibre to protect us against various diseases.